Turquoise, Teardrop Bead Bracelet: DIY

It seems like I have been on a Turquoise kick lately.

 I guess maybe it is my new favorite color of the moment.

Tutorial

Things You Need.

1. 24 Gauge Wire *Michaels, Wal-mart
2. Teardrop Beads *Michaels
3. Chain, at least 7 inches *Wal-mart,  Michaels
4. Pliers
5. Clasp *Michaels
6. Jump Rings *About 10 of them *Wal-Mart,  Michaels.
7. Ruler

Measure 9 inches of  the wire and cut it using your pliers.

Make a circle at the one end of the wire wrapping it around about  two or three times.

Put the other end of the wire through the bead and bend it up.

Wrap the wire around the top of the wire and work your way down.

Make about 8 of them.

Measure your chain about 7 inches long, cut it with your pliers.

attach a clasp and a jump ring on each end of the chain.

Lay out your beads out where you want to place them on your chain, 

 then attach a jump ring to your beads.

Then attach them to your chain.

Hello new bracelet.
Wear with your favorite outfit.
Have a Wonderful Night.
Lots of <3,
Anne

Chevron Earrings. DIY

 I love the color turquoise, and the chevron pattern. I found some turquoise leather at Hobby Lobby so I had to snatch it up. It was only $5.99 for a pretty good size bag of scrap leather.

 I have played with the idea of Chevron earrings for about 3 months now.

Here are some I came up with.

Tutorial

Things you need.

1. Leather* Hobby Lobby
2. Pliers
3. Knife
4. Scissors
5. Paper
6. Pencil
7. Ruler
8. Jump rings* Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby
9. Wire or earring findings.Hobby Lobby, Wal-mart
10. Cutting mat, Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, Joann's Fabric
11. Leather Hole Punch * not shown. *Michaels about $15.00 (My favorite tool)

 Cut a piece of paper 1 inch by 1 inch

 Trace that one inch square on your leather,

 cut out two one inch squares.

Now you have 2 one inch squares.

On your one inch piece of paper you want to draw it to look like this.

Use your ruler for crisp lines.

 cut it out

 Trace on your leather

Cut them out 

* I used my metal ruler and my x-acto knife.

use your Leather Hole Punch and punch out your holes.

Connect with your jump rings

 I trimmed the top chevron to make them look more even,

 but that is just a personal preference.

I cut two pieces of wire about two inches long.

I then bent them to look like this.

This makes the earring part that hooks in your ear.

 I attached that to the top hole.

I added another jump ring and some chain to another  pair,

 just for a slight difference.

 Have a great Wednesday.

Go Create.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Strapless, No Sew T-shirt #2, DIY

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No sewing required.

I am trying to squeeze every moment out of summer that I can.

Have a great Monday.

Lots of <3

Anne

5 Minute No-Sew Tee: DIY

I received this email  about a week ago from Lara Lori

Lara Lori

Hi Anne,

I'm Lara from Italy!

I love your blog and I've read all your tutorials.

I want to say you: Thanks so much!!!

Your works are really inspiring...

Sorry if I make you waste time, but

I'd like to ask you if you think that is possible to realize DIY this top, that I've seen reading an Italian magazine.

Thanks!

I' m waiting for your reply if you have the time...and, why not, for a tutorial for this top on WobiSobi blog!!!!

Grazie grazie grazie

Here is my version of the  top Lara wanted. The  original picture is no longer available so I found another picture similar to the one Lara sent me.
 This top is similar but the original was not cropped like the one above.

Thank you so much Lara for your Email.
Tutorial below

July In Pictures and a Big Thank you.

My Life over the last month has been full of everything.

Here is a quick summary of what has been happening in my world.

I write for two different blogs besides my own 

I love to create .com

and Brassy Apple

Both are fantastic sites for crafting and re-styling your life.

My grandmother, whom I love dearly and is 97, ended up in the hospital for a week 

but is now home and well on her way to recovery.

My dear friend Keira from the awesome blog "A Pretty Penny" asked me to participate in

 the Art Walk in Downtown Winter Haven, 

which ended up being  a huge success. 

All in all it has been a pretty busy July.

When all is said and done I have to recognize that  I  have a wonderful 

Husband and Family, who is right in the mix of all the crazy with me. 

Without my husband Kevin I could never accomplish what I do. 

He feeds  me almost every night, when I finally dragged myself through the door,

otherwise I would be eating a bowl of cereal.

(all of the food pictures I post are of  his wonderful creations,

 he should really have his own restaurant.)

He listens to my crazy ideas and tells me, "That sounds great honey."

He is my shoulder to cry on when I am just to overwhelmed to move forward.

He also keeps all of my computer hardware working so I can blog.

I don't think I could ever express how much he means to me.

Of course, he likes being behind the scenes,

 but I need to put a face with my second half because he is amazing..

Partner in crime:)

Thank you Kevin for all you do for me.

And for all of you visual people, which is me included, 

here is my month summarized in pictures, 

Thanks to Instagram

I also want to thank all of YOU for making July such a fantastic month.

Doing this DIY Blog is a dream of mine that is finally coming to reality.

Because of all of your support and love My Blog continues to grow,

I could never thank you enough.

Lots of DIY and Fun to come in the month of August!

I hope you will join me for it.

Lots of <3,

Anne

A Fantastic Night!

 Keira, A Pretty Penny, and I have both come to the  conclusion that the first official Art Walk in downtown Winter Haven was a success. Even with the rain we had a fantastic turn out.  The historic town of Winter Haven was bustling with the sounds of people, live music on almost every corner, Art, yummy food and drinks. I was able to meet a lot of people face to face something, as a blogger, I really don't get to do that often, and I loved every minute of it. I want to Thank Lasater Flowers, Keira and Chad for inviting me  to participate. It was a Fantastic Night.

 First outfit pick for the evening. The Shirt I am wearing will be a DIY very soon. I felt it only appropriate to make something to wear for the evening.

 Then as I was walking to have my makeup done By the beautiful Melissa,  I spotted these amazing coral beauties and they just so happen to be on SALE, so of course they had to be mine.

 Which opted me to do outfit #2.

 It just so happened that I had stashed a coral belt in my bag for a pop of color.  

Lucky for me because the coral belt  was a perfect match to my shoes. 

Kismet.
Oh and one of my new favorite cocktails Noble Blood Orange Juice and Prosecco

 I made a few shirts just for the occasion.

The Noble Blood OrangeJuice and Prosecco was flowing, what and amazing concoction.

I also have to thank these two beautiful people, Gina and Liz, for helping me set up 

and always being such a great support group.

 I honestly don't know what I would do without you guys.

Keira was busy at work being the perfect hostess

 and making beautiful roses for everyone to take home.

A great parting gift.

Have a Wonderful Weekend.

Lots of <3,

Anne